Chile President Gabriel Boric unveiled the 2025 budget proposal with a 2.7% increase in spending and a strong focus on fighting crime, a topic that represents voters’ top concern heading into an election year.

Chile's government is proposing a 2.7% annual increase in its 2025 budget, President Gabriel Boric said on Sunday, saying the government will boost pensions, healthcare and focus on increasing national security.

Chile's government is proposing a 2.7% increase in its 2025 budget, focusing on national security, pensions, health, education, and culture. The budget includes a $1.5 billion increase for justice and security,